Ask Matt: Episode 13

In this episode “Updates from the classroom with a guest teacher”, we'll hear from Sarah Rahman - a practicing middle school science teacher on how remote learning is going for her. What is working, what is not, and what techniques has she used to engage her students and help them move forward. The discussion with Matt and Eugene offers some interesting insights that we can all use right now.

Listen to Episode 13 of ‘Ask Matt’ on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or below:

Resources mentioned by Sarah in this episode:

• Pear Deck - Google Slides add-on for formative assessments and interactive questions

  • https://www.peardeck.com/googleslides

• Zoom's Breakout Rooms - Can be used for collaborative work in student groups

  • https://zoom.us/

• Flipgrid - Video-sharing tool for quick messages or video discussion with the class

  • https://info.flipgrid.com/

• WeVideo - Video-creation tool that students can collaborate on any project from anywhere

  • https://www.wevideo.com/education

Green Ninja Film Festival 2020 Winners from Sarah's class:

• Best Science Message Award - Turtletastic

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4-GaWnG_SI

• Best Call to Action Award - Wild Water Adventure

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rxbzG7VFlQ

• People's Choice Award - The Termination of the Pickle-ation

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4j29oPwN5c